Question 1

Which of the following is correct in the procedure for taking an auscultated blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do not wait to take the blood pressure after completing the palpatory method 
B)  Switch the stethoscope to the bell 
C)  Hold the stethoscope in place with the thumb 
D)  Inflate the cuff to 30 mm Hg above the level determined by palpation 
E)  Record the levels of all five Korotkoff sounds 
A)  Do not wait to take the blood pressure after completing the palpatory method 
B)  Switch the stethoscope to the bell 
C)  Hold the stethoscope in place with the thumb 
D)  Inflate the cuff to 30 mm Hg above the level determined by palpation 
E)  Record the levels of all five Korotkoff sounds

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of electronic sphygmomanometers?

Accepted Answer

A)  The mercury rises with an increase in pressure as the cuff is inflated. 
B)  They have a circular gauge for registering pressure. 
C)  They require the use of a stethoscope. 
D)  Some types also measure pulse and oxygen saturation. 
E)  They are the least expensive type of sphygmomanometer. 
A)  The mercury rises with an increase in pressure as the cuff is inflated. 
B)  They have a circular gauge for registering pressure. 
C)  They require the use of a stethoscope. 
D)  Some types also measure pulse and oxygen saturation. 
E)  They are the least expensive type of sphygmomanometer.

Question 3

The ________ pressure indicates the minimum amount of pressure exerted against the vessel walls at all times.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ pressure indicates the minimum amount...

Question 4

Noisy breathing called ________ can indicate fluid in the lungs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Noisy breathing called ________ can indicate fluid...

Question 5

Which of the following is important in the palpatory method of obtaining blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inflate the cuff to 50 mmHg 
B)  Increase the pressure by 5 mmHg increments 
C)  Palpate the brachial artery 
D)  Note the level of pressure at which the pulse disappears 
E)  Place the stethoscope over the brachial pulse point 
A)  Inflate the cuff to 50 mmHg 
B)  Increase the pressure by 5 mmHg increments 
C)  Palpate the brachial artery 
D)  Note the level of pressure at which the pulse disappears 
E)  Place the stethoscope over the brachial pulse point

Question 6

You must ________, or standardize, an aneroid sphygmomanometer frequently to ensure accurate results.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You must ________, or standardize, an aneroid...

Question 7

Respirations that are characterized by periods of increasing and decreasing depth of respiration between periods of apnea are ________ respirations.

Accepted Answer

Cheyne-Sto

Question 8

Which of the following is the normal range for respirations per minute in an infant?

Accepted Answer

A)  30-60 
B)  40-50 
C)  25-36 
D)  18-24 
E)  12-18 
A)  30-60 
B)  40-50 
C)  25-36 
D)  18-24 
E)  12-18

Question 9

Which of the following is considered a normal blood pressure for a healthy adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  90/60 to 139/78 
B)  84/54 to 120/80 
C)  80/50 to 112/80 
D)  74/50 to 100/70 
E)  less than 120/less than 80 
A)  90/60 to 139/78 
B)  84/54 to 120/80 
C)  80/50 to 112/80 
D)  74/50 to 100/70 
E)  less than 120/less than 80

Question 10

Which of the following is a temperature of 98.6ºF converted to Celsius?

Accepted Answer

A)  35.9ºC 
B)  36.4ºC 
C)  37ºC 
D)  37.6º C 
E)  38°C 
A)  35.9ºC 
B)  36.4ºC 
C)  37ºC 
D)  37.6º C 
E)  38°C

Question 11

In addition to obtaining the length and weight of an infant, you will also measure the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  abdominal girth 
B)  arm length 
C)  leg length 
D)  head circumference 
E)  body mass index 
A)  abdominal girth 
B)  arm length 
C)  leg length 
D)  head circumference 
E)  body mass index

Question 12

Low blood pressure is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Low blood pressure is called ________....

Question 13

Which of the following pulse points is located in the groove on the thumb side of the inner wrist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radial 
B)  Brachial 
C)  Femoral 
D)  Pedal 
E)  Temporal 
A)  Radial 
B)  Brachial 
C)  Femoral 
D)  Pedal 
E)  Temporal

Question 14

The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is...

Question 15

The absence of respirations is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The absence of respirations is called ________....

Question 16

The ________ pulse is taken over the apex (the lower left corner) of the heart, where the strongest heart sounds can be heard.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ pulse is taken over the...

Question 17

Which of the following is the normal range for an infant's heart rate per minute?

Accepted Answer

A)  60-100 
B)  70-115 
C)  75-130 
D)  85-145 
E)  100-160 
A)  60-100 
B)  70-115 
C)  75-130 
D)  85-145 
E)  100-160

Question 18

Which of the following is a true statement concerning mercury sphygmomanometers?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have a circular gauge for registering pressure. 
B)  They never need to be calibrated. 
C)  They are no longer being manufactured. 
D)  They do not require the use of a stethoscope. 
E)  They are less accurate than electronic sphygmomanometers. 
A)  They have a circular gauge for registering pressure. 
B)  They never need to be calibrated. 
C)  They are no longer being manufactured. 
D)  They do not require the use of a stethoscope. 
E)  They are less accurate than electronic sphygmomanometers.

Question 19

Convert 39.0ºC to Fahrenheit: ________ºF (round to the nearest tenth).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Convert 39.0ºC to Fahrenheit: ________ºF (round to...

Question 20

The normal adult oral temperature is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  98.6ºF-99.8 ºF 
B)  98.8ºF-100.1 ºF 
C)  97.8ºF-99.1ºF 
D)  96.6ºF-99.3 ºF 
E)  97.2ºF-100.0 ºF 
A)  98.6ºF-99.8 ºF 
B)  98.8ºF-100.1 ºF 
C)  97.8ºF-99.1ºF 
D)  96.6ºF-99.3 ºF 
E)  97.2ºF-100.0 ºF

Exam 37: Vital Signs and Measurements

Which of the following is correct in the procedure for taking an auscultated blood pressure?

Which of the following is a characteristic of electronic sphygmomanometers?

The ________ pressure indicates the minimum amount of pressure exerted against the vessel walls at all times.

Noisy breathing called ________ can indicate fluid in the lungs.

Which of the following is important in the palpatory method of obtaining blood pressure?

You must ________, or standardize, an aneroid sphygmomanometer frequently to ensure accurate results.

Respirations that are characterized by periods of increasing and decreasing depth of respiration between periods of apnea are ________ respirations.

Which of the following is the normal range for respirations per minute in an infant?

Which of the following is considered a normal blood pressure for a healthy adult?

Which of the following is a temperature of 98.6ºF converted to Celsius?

In addition to obtaining the length and weight of an infant, you will also measure the ____.

Low blood pressure is called ________.

Which of the following pulse points is located in the groove on the thumb side of the inner wrist?

The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

The absence of respirations is called ________.

The ________ pulse is taken over the apex (the lower left corner) of the heart, where the strongest heart sounds can be heard.

Which of the following is the normal range for an infant's heart rate per minute?

Which of the following is a true statement concerning mercury sphygmomanometers?

Convert 39.0ºC to Fahrenheit: ________ºF (round to the nearest tenth).

The normal adult oral temperature is ____.

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